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Are you Excited About the iPad?

By Chris Hermosilla | 01/28/2010 - 15:15 | 3 Comments

Rumors of an Apple tablet device have buzzed the Internet for years, and the storied iPod maker finally shook the globe yesterday by unveiling the iPad—a new mobile device that's part laptop, part iPod, part e-book reader and all style. Looking like an iPhone on steroids, this sleek tech toy is roughly the size of a sheet of computer paper, is only half an...

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1,100 Year Old Mayan Tomb Discovered

By Mariela Rosario | 01/28/2010 - 14:36 | 2 Comments

Mexican archaeologists recently discovered a tomb dating back to the time of the demise of the Mayan civilization. Scientists are hoping that clues found within the tomb may help explain the mysterious disappearance of one of Mexico's most advanced ancient civilizations.

Archaeologist Juan Yadeun...

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Watch: 2010 Latino State of the Union

By Angie Romero | 01/27/2010 - 13:28 | 1 Comment

As President Obama prepares to deliver his first State of the Union address tonight it’s important to know where we Latinos stand, where we’re headed, and of course, how far we’ve come. What better way is there to get briefed on the state of our community in America than by checking out the video for the 2010 Latino State of the Union: The 3rd Annual Roundtable on...

Mexican Revolutionaries' Great-Grandaughters to Pose for Playboy

By Mariela Rosario | 01/27/2010 - 10:52 | 8 Comments

The descendants of two well known Mexican politicians who played key roles in the Mexican Revolution have decided to fulfill their patriotic duties by posing nude for Playboy in honor of the upcoming 100 year anniversary of the historical war.

Fernanda and Isabel Calles Carranza have agreed to get naked for Playboy Mexico's...

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World Leaders Discuss Long Term Plans for Haiti

By Dorkys Ramos | 01/26/2010 - 18:00 | 2 Comments

The United States and other allies of Haiti met in Montreal on Monday to discuss long-term plans to help the devastated country. Nineteen foreign ministers and organizations committed to a 10-year effort to reconstruct Port-au-Prince, and although they still don’t know the amount of...

Ex-Guatemalan President Alfonso Portillo Indicted for Embezzlement

By Mariela Rosario | 01/26/2010 - 17:00 | 2 Comments

Alfonso Portillo, who served as the president of Guatemala from 2000 to 2004, was recently indicted in a New York court on charges that he embezzled tens of millions of public dollars while he was in office. The indictment also accuses Portillo of washing the stolen money using foreign and local banks.

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Doctors in Peru Amputate Wrong Foot of Patient

By Dorkys Ramos | 01/26/2010 - 13:24 | 1 Comment

Doctors in Callao, Peru amputated the wrong foot of an 86-year-old man and then had to cut the right one off too. Jorge Villanueva had been fighting off an ulcer on his right foot since Jan. 4 and had to go into surgery when it worsened on Saturday, ...

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Push Made to Count Latinos in 2010 Census

By Dorkys Ramos | 01/25/2010 - 19:00 | 0 Comments

With the 2010 Census around the corner, there’s a real push to encourage Latinos to participate in this year’s count since the Hispanic community is typically shy when it comes to reporting themselves to the Census Bureau fearing penalties, jail time or deportation if they’re...

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